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Once Again, It's Time for A Dance Revolution

 The world of dance is approaching the height of an Arts era that has not been experienced since the very fresh arrival of Mikhail Baryshnikov's beauty and brilliance on United States soil. Just reading about the times and the likes of him, Judith Jamison and even others before them; I become inspired all over again. It's really such a wonderful way to imagine dancing, in a world that has no choice but to welcome dance's force and impact, through the lens of brilliant artists who took a chance on themselves for the love of the art. It was brave! Those historic moments took the world, various industries alike, by storm. And for the first time ever, I am over the moon with excitement that a time such as that has come around again.  I never knew what I was waiting on. Beyond the work I've done, classes I've taken, shows I've performed in, there came a point where I wanted something to change. I wanted more. Then, suddenly, I knew something was brewing but couldn...
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Technique vs Entertainment

Tonight I have a think piece for you.


Has the the thought of being entertaining  crept up— overriding proper technique? It seems some manner of conversation exchanges being entertained for proper body alignment and execution. 


What do most people consider entertaining? Lots of turns. “Whacked out” legs? In bringing all genres of dance to the Instagram world I’ve found that even in a technique like Classical Ballet, the turns make me feel absolutely nothing if an emotional foundation was not built. Body intelligence and awareness of the work all come across on stage and through the dancer when they have understanding. 


What is there to understand?  The work, your respect for the craft, why you are choosing to dance, your body in connection with the choreography…

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